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Advocate Health

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Greater Charlotte - PRN

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onsite part-time $49.00 - $49.00 Charlotte, NC

First indexed 5 Sept 2026

Description

We are seeking a Physical Therapist for our Acute Care locations in the Greater Charlotte area. This is a PRN opportunity, not a float or travel position.

Job Summary As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate patients, establish care plans, and provide therapy services to help them achieve optimal function and mobility.

Essential Functions

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized care plans
  • Gather and interpret data from medical records, physician reports, and patient interactions
  • Document evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans
  • Communicate with physicians, referral sources, and other clinical staff
  • Provide patient and family education on therapeutic techniques and home programs
  • Supervise and direct Physical Therapist Assistants, Technicians, students, and volunteers

Physical Requirements

  • Hearing and vision adequate for communication and reading
  • Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, kneel, twist, bend, and lift patients and equipment
  • Occasional crouching, crawling, and reaching overhead

Education, Experience, and Certifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Applicable state license for Physical Therapy
  • CPR Certification and BLS required

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Premium pay for shifts, on-call, and incentives
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family benefits, such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
  • Educational Assistance Program